After nearly 24 hours of heavy rainfall on a near frozen ground across Cook County, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s (MWRD’s) Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP) on Friday continued to operate as designed, by capturing stormwater, sewage and additional snowmelt and keeping it out of local waterways and local communities serviced by combined sewer systems.

Heavy rain is expected in the Chicagoland area. Reduce your use of water before, during and after the storm to help prevent flooding and protect water quality.

Officials from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and Cook County plan to work on stormwater issues at several south suburban trouble spots

Upcoming Stormwater Partnership Program Deadlines

MWRD, partners to cut ribbon on Addison Creek reservoir, kick off channel improvements to provide flood relief for six communities

MWRD, partners to host Pride Month flag raising on June 1, Virtual Business Roundtable on June 23

MWRD PINKS IT UP! Wear pink on October 20 in honor of breast cancer survivors

MWRD Rainfall Update

MWRD to raise LGBTQIA+ flag at Main Office Building, seven water reclamation plants

MWRD seeks public comments on draft environmental justice policy and comprehensive land use policy